World Affairs

A grim anniversary — and a better way forward

Despite the failures in Iraq and Afghanistan, the West will again need to become involved. Business as usual is not working and will backfire.

Oct 7 •

Annus Horribilis

This time it was real. Let's survey the wreckage and consider a way forward.

Oct 6 •

A war of narratives

Appearing on Al Jazeera surfaces how differently many people see the world.

Oct 3 •

Another line in the sand is crossed

Iran hits Israel with one of the biggest-ever missile strikes - and what comes next could take us just a little bit closer to World War III

Oct 1 •

"Escalation"? It's time the “axis of resistance” was schooled

And Lebanon must control its own borders -- or let someone else do it.

Sep 30 •

The world is far better off without Hassan Nasrallah

And that goes double for Lebanon. May it soon be totally free.

Sep 28 •

Shah’s son says regime change possible, offers vision of Iran as West’s ally

Is the Islamic Republic too ruthless to be overthrown? Don't be so sure. Seemingly invulnerable despotisms crumble at first slowly - and then with…

Sep 24 •

Why Lebanon is different from the Palestinian issue

The fight by Iran and Hezbollah is not for justice or self-determination, but an orchestrated campaign of aggression

Sep 22 •

Time to think endgame in Ukraine

Even the possibility of a Trump victory in the US makes it essential to be prepared

Sep 19

The great exploding comms device caper

A daring attack on Hezbollah reveals Israel’s strengths

Sep 18 •

It's the personality, stupid!

Harris is doing reasonably well, but to have better chances of winning she'll need to summon up, learn or fake true charisma. Or even learn the power of…

Sep 17 •

Let the global media into Gaza

A year is too long for one of the world's biggest stories to be in a blackout

Sep 12 •

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